GRE Word List
BEMUSED
marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
The meaning of the word bemused is marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |